Instructions Das Grimoire des Wahnsinns

Objective of the Game

The Grimoire of Madness is a cooperative card game where players are wizards in a tower, working together to defeat an evil, magical book. The objective of the game is to close all the pages of the grimoire before the mental health of the wizards is lost.

Game Components

• Grimoire card deck
• Grimoire page cards
• Wizard player boards
• Spell cards
• Mental health markers

Game Setup

1. Each player chooses a wizard player board.
2. Distribute the mental health markers evenly.
3. Shuffle the grimoire card deck and place it face down in the center.
4. Draw the required number of grimoire page cards and place them face up.
5. Each player receives a fixed number of spell cards.

Game Play

The game is played in rounds. Each round consists of the following phases:

1. Grimoire Phase:
2. Reveal a new grimoire page.

3. Each grimoire page has special challenges and conditions that need to be met to close it.

4. Wizard Phase:

5. Players discuss strategy on how to meet the conditions required by the grimoire page using their spell cards.
6. Each player can take actions to cast spells to address the challenges. This can involve playing spell cards or using their wizard's special abilities.

7. Players are limited in discussing their hands to increase difficulty and limit communication.

8. End of Round:

9. If a page is successfully closed (i.e., the required tasks are fulfilled), the team may regain mental health.
10. Failure to meet the conditions in time may result in penalties, such as losing mental health.

Special Rules & Strategies

• Communication is Key: Since players can only discuss their cards to a limited extent, developing a mutual strategy is crucial.
• Use Wizard Abilities: Each wizard has unique abilities which can be especially helpful in certain situations. Use them wisely.
• Resource Management: Guard your spell cards carefully, as they can become crucial, especially in later, more difficult rounds.

End of the Game

The game successfully ends when all the grimoire pages are closed. Players lose the game if all wizards lose their mental health.

Good luck closing the Grimoire of Madness and maintain your group's mental health!